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Arimathea

Judean hill town, hometown of Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member who boldly asked Pilate for the body of Jesus and provided his own new rock-hewn tomb.

Geographical Setting

Biblical Region: Judea / Ephraim Foothills · Modern Location: Rentis / West Bank · Coordinates: 31.9961, 35.0506 · Location Precision: confirmed

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